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Michigan's Naz Hillmon named USBWA first team All-American

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Michigan Wolverines forward Naz Hillmon (00) shoots a free throw against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish during the first half of an NCAA basketball game on Thursday, Dec. 3, 2020, in Notre Dame, Ind. (AP Photo/Kamil Krzaczynski)
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(WXYZ) -- Michigan forward Naz Hillmon has been named a first team All-American by the U.S. Basketball Writers Association.

Hillmon is the first player in Michigan women's basketball program history to earn All-America honors from the USBWA.

Hillmon was named the 2021 Big Ten Player of the Year in March and is a finalist for the WBCA's Wade Trophy, presented annually to the top women's basketball player in the country.

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